How far is McEwen, TN from Memphis, TN?

The driving distance from McEwen, TN to Memphis, TN is about 171.2 miles (275.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151 miles (243 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
171.25 mi
02h 46m
Flight
150.96 mi
242.95 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.96 mi
Kilometers
242.95 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.25 mi
Kilometers
275.6 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Memphis
Fri, Apr 17, 8:11 AM CDT
Return by in McEwen
Fri, Apr 17, 10:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McEwen
2026-04-17T05:25
Arrive Memphis
Fri, Apr 17, 8:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McEwen
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jackson
TN

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

From McEwen
85.4 mi
01h 23m
To Memphis
85.8 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between McEwen and Memphis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McEwen and Memphis.

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    50 m · 7 sec · High Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Acre Avenue

    35 m · 5 sec · East Acre Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    1757 ft · 32 sec · South Church Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 13

    15.3 mi · 23 min · State Highway 13

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1094 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    131.8 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 240 West, I 40 West: Jackson Mississippi, Little Rock

    680 ft · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Little Rock

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Third Street

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1062 ft · 31 sec · North 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Poplar Avenue

    62 m · 4 sec · Poplar Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McEwen and Memphis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 13
147 mi · 86%
I 40 West
13.2 mi · 8%
East Main Street
1.23 mi · 1%
South Church Street
0.33 mi
Second Street
0.23 mi
North 2nd Street
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 13

Merge slight left

132 mi · 02h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
151 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jackson
01h 23m from McEwen
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McEwen and Sunny near Memphis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from McEwen to Memphis?

The road trip is about 171.2 miles (275.6 km) and usually takes 02h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jackson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.4 miles from McEwen and 85.8 miles from Memphis.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 151 miles (243 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.78 one way or $45.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McEwen and Sunny near Memphis.

Stop Ideas Near Jackson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jackson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jackson.

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

69 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

101 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McEwen and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 150.96 mi (242.95 km).

McEwen

#1 McEwen

Human settlement in Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,743
Coordinates36.1078400, -87.6330700
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Memphis

#2 Memphis

The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area.

Population649,705
Coordinates35.1495300, -90.0489800
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: High Street (-87.632949, 36.107586)
End: Poplar Avenue (-90.048923, 35.149674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.04 gal
22.87 L · about $22.78
Round trip
$45.55
12.08 gal · 45.74 L
Estimated CO2
53.7 kg one way
Round trip: 107.4 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.78 $45.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.69 $51.38
Premium $4.65 $28.11 $56.22
Diesel $5.30 $32.04 $64.07

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between McEwen and Memphis. The current time is 05:25:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.